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Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan's 'Exam' Suspense Drama on Prime Video from May 15

The seven-episode Tamil suspense drama series 'Exam' will stream on Prime Video from May 15. The show stars Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan in lead roles, with Abbas playing a pivotal part. Written and directed by National Award-winner A. Sarkunam, the series explores ambition and moral dilemmas in a competitive exam setting. It will be available in multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Key Points: Exam Web Series: Dushara Vijayan & Aditi Balan's Prime Video Debut

  • Seven-episode Tamil series streams from May 15 on Prime Video
  • Stars Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, and Abbas
  • Directed by National Award-winner A. Sarkunam
  • Dubbed in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada with 15 language subtitles
  • From creative producers Pushkar and Gayatri of Wallwatcher Films
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Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan-starrer 'Exam' to stream from May 15

Tamil suspense drama 'Exam' starring Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan & Abbas streams from May 15 on Prime Video. Directed by A. Sarkunam, from Pushkar-Gayatri.

"At the heart of this story is a young woman who refuses to remain powerless. Her journey is not about glamorizing defiance, but about exploring the emotional and ethical cost of standing up to a system stacked against her. - Pushkar and Gayatri"

Mumbai, April 27

Actors Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan's upcoming Tamil Original suspense drama series Exam is all set to stream from May 15.

The seven-episode series written and directed by National Award-winner A. Sarkunam, promises a tense, emotionally charged suspense drama set against the pressure-filled environment of a competitive exam.

Featuring Dushara and Aditi in the lead, and Abbas playing a pivotal role, Exam will stream on Prime Video with dubs in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, and subtitles in 15 languages including English.

"Exam is a very timely and relevant story that captures the emotional intensity of competitive exams and masterfully transforms it into a thrilling high-stakes drama. We believe it is a story that will resonate deeply with millions."

"It's a privilege to once again collaborate with Pushkar and Gayatri after the success of Suzhal-The Vortex season 1 and 2, and Vadhandhi-The Fable of Velonie. We are excited to bring this story to our customers across the world on May 15," said Nikhil Madhok, Director & Head of Originals, Prime Video, India.

"With Exam, we wanted to dig into ambition, injustice, and those moral crossroads that people face when pushed to the edge," shared creative producers Pushkar and Gayatri.

"At the heart of this story is a young woman who refuses to remain powerless. Her journey is not about glamorizing defiance, but about exploring the emotional and ethical cost of standing up to a system stacked against her. Prime Video has been an incredible collaborator in taking our stories global before, and we believe it's the perfect home to bring Exam to audiences worldwide," Pushkar and Gayatri concluded.

From creative producers Pushkar and Gayatri, under the banner of Wallwatcher Films, the series is written and directed by A. Sarkunam.

Dushara Vijayan made her debut in the Tamil film Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari, and gained recognition for her performances in Sarpatta Parambarai, Natchathiram Nagargiradhu, Raayan and Vettaiyan. Aditi Balan is best known for playing the titular role in the film Aruvi.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally a series that addresses something real! The exam system in India is a beast - it decides your whole life at 17-18. Dushara and Aditi are both fantastic actors, especially after Aruvi and Sarpatta. Can't wait to see them together. Hope the Hindi dub is good too.
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Vikram M
Pushkar and Gayatri are the best thing to happen to Tamil web series after Suzhal. Their storytelling is top-notch. Really intrigued by the concept of turning exam pressure into a thriller. Also, great that they're releasing in multiple languages - makes it accessible to all India.
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Siddharth J
I love that they're focusing on a young woman refusing to stay powerless - that resonates with so many students from smaller towns who feel the system is rigged against them. But I hope they don't make it preachy. A good thriller is always better than a lecture. The cast looks solid though! 👏
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Rohit P
Watching the trailer gave me anxiety flashbacks to my JEE days! 😂 But seriously, this is a brilliant idea - exams are life-or-death for so many Indian families. The pressure is real. I just hope they show the human side and not turn it into some over-the-top masala drama. Waiting for May 15!
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Neha E
Aditi Balan in Aruvi was phenomenal - she truly carried that film on her shoulders. Seeing her in a web series with a strong script from Pushkar and Gayatri is exciting! But I have one small concern: will the suspense element overshadow the real social commentary about exam culture? Let's hope they strike the right balance.

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